B R Sharma succeeds Khanday as CS, J&K

Jammu & Kashmir Govt has appointed Brij Raj Sharma (IAS:1984:JK) as new chief secretary of Jammu & Kashmir. The outgoing Chief Secretary, Muhammad Iqbal Khandey (IAS:1978:JK) had sought VRS three months before his November 30 superannuation following differences with his political bosses.
The cabinet has also approved Khanday’s request for VRS.